Unit Clerk: Patient Records & Coordination

uoflhealth; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties on the unit under the direction of Licensed Nursing Personnel. You will interact with physicians, patients, families, visitors and co-workers in a professional manner to support patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, forwarding records to HIM on discharge, ensuring census accuracy in computer systems, and stocking clerical supplies while maintaining confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with clerical work and medical terminology preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Presents a personable and professional attitude to physicians, patients, families, visitors and coworkers.
• Maintains patient records by properly labeling, identifying and filing documents.
• Forwards all medical records to the HIM department upon discharge.
• Ensures station census is accurate in computer systems.
• Keeps workstations clean and organized and stocks clerical supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties on the unit under the direction of Licensed Nursing Personnel. You will interact with physicians, patients, families, visitors and co-workers in a professional manner to support patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, forwarding records to HIM on discharge, ensuring census accuracy in computer systems, and stocking clerical supplies while maintaining confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.